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Koi Herpesvirus Outbreak Confirmed in Cheshire

19 September 2012

UK - Movements of fish into, out of and within a fishery in Crewe, Cheshire have been restricted, following the confirmation of Koi herpesvirus.

Cefas acting on behalf of Defra has issued a confirmed designation prohibiting the movement of fish to, from and within Gorsty Hall Fishing Lakes, Balterley Green Road, Balterley, Crewe, Cheshire and applying the following additional control measures.

Under the requirements of the designation the fishery has also been directed to establish and maintain on-site facilities for the disinfection of angling equipment prior to being taken out of the designation area and anglers must comply with their use.

A sample was taken from the affected site following reported deaths of fish showing clinical signs associated with this disease. The sample tested positive for the presence of Koi herpesvirus.

There are no implications for human health.

Koi herpesvirus is a notifiable disease, any suspicion of its presence should be immediately reported to: